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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,389.42, 901,124.57 and 440,720.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,389.42, 901,124.57 and 440,720.79 is: 660,377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,389.42 : 901,124.57 = 440,720.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,389.42/901,124.57 = 440,720.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,389.42x = 901,124.57 × 440,720.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,389.42x = 397,144,330,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,144,330,175.21/601,389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,377.98

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